A-Sec
by Saydon
Active ingredient: Secnidazole
Packs
- Tab · 500 mg · 4's (020320)
- Tab · 1 gm · 2's (020321)
- Susp · 750 mg · 30 mL (026260)
- Susp · 500 mg · 30 mL (026261)
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About Secnidazole
Amoebicide
Uses
Amoebic dysentery, hepatic amoebiasis, trichomoniasis. Bacterial vaginosis in adult women.
How to take it
Amoebic dysentery: Adults: 2000 mg as a single dose. Children: 30 mg/kg body wt. as a single dose. Hepatic amoebiasis: Adults: 1500 mg daily in one or more doses for 5 days. Children: 30 mg/kg body wt. daily in one or more doses for 5 days. Trichomoniasis: Adults: 2000 mg as a single dose. Sexual partner should be given same dose. Bacterial vaginosis: Adults: 2000 mg as a single dose.
Side effects
GI disturbance, blurred tongue, unpleasant taste.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Precautions: Alcohol during treatment. History of blood disorder.
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Interactions with Secnidazole
Disulfiram, alcohol.
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